Saint Arnold Divine Reserve #8

From Saint Arnold – It was brewed with 2-Row, Biscuit, Dark Crystal, Amber, Peated, Caramunich and Wheat malt.  It is hopped early with Hallertau Tradition and late with Hallertau Hersbrucker. We fermented DR8 with a traditional Scotch Ale yeast.  It is unfiltered.  Enjoy at 45°F or warmer. This beer was inspired by Phillip Kaufman’s winning entry in the 2009 Big Batch Brew Bash.

Saint Arnold Brewing – Divine Reserve #8 – 12 oz. bottle poured into a goblet. 9.3% abv. From online trade.

Appearance: Pours a dark brown with a white pin striped ring around the top.

Aroma: Slight oxidation, peaty malt, figs, caramelized raisins, a whiff of a bag of chocolate chips and a little bit of booze.

Taste: Chocolate covered coconut, figs, cola,cocoa powder, spicy herbal hops and bread crust.

Mouthfeel: Thick with medium carbonation.  Flavors linger well past the sip.

Overall: A magical malty journey.  Would have loved to have tried this fresh, but this is amazing with about a year on it.